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Welcome back to New Insight with Veeral Sheth, MD!

Veeral Sheth, MD, is joined by Roland Mattern, director of marketing for eSight, to discuss the development and clinical potential of the eSight Go – a fifth-generation wearable low-vision device designed to enhance central visual function in patients with conditions such as macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and Stargardt’s disease.

Mattern recounted the story of eSight, which began as an engineer’s effort to help his sisters living with Stargardt’s disease. That original version evolved into a sophisticated device that uses a high-resolution camera, dual microdisplays, and proprietary software to project enhanced images onto the user’s functional retinal tissue.

The conversation explained the importance of mobility and independence in low-vision rehabilitation. Mattern underscored the importance of preserving peripheral vision for spatial navigation while using the enhanced central image only when needed. This hybrid approach enables users to perform daily activities, from reading and facial recognition to cooking and commuting, without relying solely on caregivers.

Lastly, Mattern noted the next steps for eSight and the eSight Go, highlighting scaling efforts such as clinical trials, peer education, and the expansion of a national sales force. Each of these advancements is aimed at broadening access to a device that could restore meaningful visual function and independence to patients traditionally underserved by conventional therapies.

00:00 - Intro
02:06 - History of eSight
05:43 - Difference Between 4th and 5th Generation eSight Go
07:51 - Patient Experiences with the eSight Go
10:22 - Returning to Daily Life with the eSight Go
13:27 - Why Retina Specialists Don't Hear About the eSight Go
17:07 - Next Steps for eSight

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